Parotid Abscess in Young Adult: Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Health & Medical Research - Year 2023, Vol 2, Issue 11
Abstract
Parotid abscess is a rare pathology in maxillofacial. In some countries, it occurs in elderly patients and patients with history of oral sepsis. A-25-years-old male patient came to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic with complaints of swelling in his right cheek since 2 weeks ago. Physical examination showed fluctuant swelling in front of right tragus. The patient was diagnosed with parotid abscess. The treatment was given are intravenous antibiotics, and drainage incision under general anesthesia. Early diagnosis and proper intravenous antibiotics are the keys to the treatment.
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Cristiani Nadya Pramasari
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- EP ID EP731413
- DOI 10.58806/ijhmr.2023.v2i11n01
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